Watched Talons tonight. I think Tom gives his greatest performance in this one. The way he deals with Magnus Greel in Litefoot's house in episode six is a joy!
the horror of fang rock is on this week, one of my all time favs :cool:
oh i see someone conveniently put it on my sky planner to record ..... sneaky rutans
Watched Talons tonight. I think Tom gives his greatest performance in this one. The way he deals with Magnus Greel in Litefoot's house in episode six is a joy!
Along with Pyramids of Mars, it's my favourite classic era story. It's just wonderfully realised and Tom Baker is fantastic.
Watched Talons tonight. I think Tom gives his greatest performance in this one. The way he deals with Magnus Greel in Litefoot's house in episode six is a joy!
Love the bit when he sits next to Greel thinking its Leela.
I think Lalla Ward was able to choose her own outfits and she had a different one in very story as far as I remember.
I don't know why the City of Death gets so much praise. I think it's one of Tom Baker's very worst stories. All those endless shots of people running around Paris, just to show they're in Paris, are so tedious. And I hate the flippant, comic, self-aware tone.
The only part of it I like is Julian Glover's Scaroth.
Just been watching parts one and two of The Silurians, I noticed on the opening titles instead of saying "Doctor Who", followed by "The Silurians", which is what I was expecting, it just said "Doctor Who And The Silurians". I can't remember other classic stories being titled on screen in the latter manner, or is my memory failing me?
I don't know why the City of Death gets so much praise. I think it's one of Tom Baker's very worst stories. All those endless shots of people running around Paris, just to show they're in Paris, are so tedious. And I hate the flippant, comic, self-aware tone.
The only part of it I like is Julian Glover's Scaroth.
I must admit that I prefer the earlier Tom Baker (Hinchcliffe era) seasons and wasn't really a fan of Season 17, but City of Death stood out because of the clever writing with Douglas Adams' sense of humour shining through.
I think that by that time in his reign, Tom was playing most of the stories for laughs, so at least he had a comedy plot to work with in City of Death. It's probably one of the few Doctor Who stories that you can show to people who aren't fans and they'd enjoy it.
I don't know why the City of Death gets so much praise. I think it's one of Tom Baker's very worst stories. All those endless shots of people running around Paris, just to show they're in Paris, are so tedious. And I hate the flippant, comic, self-aware tone.
The only part of it I like is Julian Glover's Scaroth.
Just been watching parts one and two of The Silurians, I noticed on the opening titles instead of saying "Doctor Who", followed by "The Silurians", which is what I was expecting, it just said "Doctor Who And The Silurians". I can't remember other classic stories being titled on screen in the latter manner, or is my memory failing me?
I think that was the only one, or there may have been another one in that era. That first Pertwee season did have some odd looking credits. The Ambassadors of Death credits were odd on DVD release as I recall.
I've never seen The Silurians on VHS or DVD so can't make a comparison but it looked like a nice crisp picture to me. Now I think of it I'm not 100% sure whether I've ever seen The Silurians before. The first stories I can remember seeing on their original runs were Tom Baker's first season, although I have a vague memory of the original screening of Planet Of The Spiders. I've seen various Hartnell, Troughton and Pertwee re-runs over the years but have no idea now if The Silurians was among those I've seen.
Yes, that's exactly what it does, especially the stuff with 3 and 4.
Atmosphere and a decent plot development, two things distinctly lacking in many episodes since 2005.
I watched 'Time of the Doctor' last night and thought it was one of the worst pieces of television I'd ever seen in my entire life.
I gave up on Nu-who thanks to 2005 onwards and I loved it until then and had the NA etc
Classic stories had pacing as it was over 4 or more episodes and had mini-arcs and a companion or more who travelled within the TARDIS unlike Clara
Pic quality of Silurians is fine
It's an excellent story that intros characters and the threat which is slowly developed through the story and it's suspenseful
I'm completely gripped by The Silurians. High quality naturalistic acting from Pertwee, showing uncertainty and vulnerability and wit. Much more subtle than the frankly often ridiculous overacting by recent doctors. (I know times and tv techniques have changed). Great supporting cast. Geoffrey Palmer. Fulton Mackay. First rate.
I gave up on Nu-who thanks to 2005 onwards and I loved it until then and had the NA etc
Classic stories had pacing as it was over 4 or more episodes and had mini-arcs and a companion or more who travelled within the TARDIS unlike Clara
Couldn't agree more. I sometimes wish new who would do away with pointless stories within the series, but instead, turn the better stories into 2 or even 3 parters. Silurians for instance with its 7 parts to the story allowed for a really good & in-depth story to develop. Modern stories in dr who today are rushed too quickly.
Watching Inferno now BTW.
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As it would be very weird indeed to only show two Key to Time stories, it's probably safe to say the whole season will be shown.
oh i see someone conveniently put it on my sky planner to record ..... sneaky rutans
Along with Pyramids of Mars, it's my favourite classic era story. It's just wonderfully realised and Tom Baker is fantastic.
Silurians monday
Yes, that's exactly what it does, especially the stuff with 3 and 4.
Atmosphere and a decent plot development, two things distinctly lacking in many episodes since 2005.
I watched 'Time of the Doctor' last night and thought it was one of the worst pieces of television I'd ever seen in my entire life.
4 Nov The Pirate Planet
6 Nov The Stones of Blood
Looks like we may be getting the whole of the Key to Time
Can someone explain to me why Romana is dressed as a schoolgirl?
City of Death? Nice one.
I think Lalla Ward was able to choose her own outfits and she had a different one in very story as far as I remember.
Lalla explains
What - don't tell me they've hacked my phone again
I don't know why the City of Death gets so much praise. I think it's one of Tom Baker's very worst stories. All those endless shots of people running around Paris, just to show they're in Paris, are so tedious. And I hate the flippant, comic, self-aware tone.
The only part of it I like is Julian Glover's Scaroth.
I must admit that I prefer the earlier Tom Baker (Hinchcliffe era) seasons and wasn't really a fan of Season 17, but City of Death stood out because of the clever writing with Douglas Adams' sense of humour shining through.
I think that by that time in his reign, Tom was playing most of the stories for laughs, so at least he had a comedy plot to work with in City of Death. It's probably one of the few Doctor Who stories that you can show to people who aren't fans and they'd enjoy it.
and John Cleese?
I think that was the only one, or there may have been another one in that era. That first Pertwee season did have some odd looking credits. The Ambassadors of Death credits were odd on DVD release as I recall.
Better than the old Vhs?
I've never seen The Silurians on VHS or DVD so can't make a comparison but it looked like a nice crisp picture to me. Now I think of it I'm not 100% sure whether I've ever seen The Silurians before. The first stories I can remember seeing on their original runs were Tom Baker's first season, although I have a vague memory of the original screening of Planet Of The Spiders. I've seen various Hartnell, Troughton and Pertwee re-runs over the years but have no idea now if The Silurians was among those I've seen.
Classic stories had pacing as it was over 4 or more episodes and had mini-arcs and a companion or more who travelled within the TARDIS unlike Clara
It's an excellent story that intros characters and the threat which is slowly developed through the story and it's suspenseful
Couldn't agree more. I sometimes wish new who would do away with pointless stories within the series, but instead, turn the better stories into 2 or even 3 parters. Silurians for instance with its 7 parts to the story allowed for a really good & in-depth story to develop. Modern stories in dr who today are rushed too quickly.
Watching Inferno now BTW.